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Recognition Resources

Below is a list of resources to support your recognition efforts, as well as links to external sites that provide valuable information.

Types of Recognition

• Formal Recognition

• Informal Recognition

• Day-to-Day Recognition

Manager's Resources - Downloadable PDF Forms and Documents

• Recognition Profile - find out what is meaningful to your employees

• Overview of Formal Recognition Programs at GW

• Managers Tipsheet

• Do’s and Don’ts of Recognition

• GW Recognition training

• Certificate of Appreciation templates

• ePraise Cards - free and easy to send to anyone, anytime

• Recognition Print & Posts - fun cut-outs you can use around the office

  • Or try our Recognition Print & Posts - Part 2 for a slightly more serious approach

Recommended Vendors for Promotional Gifts

• Mac Mannes Products

• Colonial Promos Products

• GW Bookstore Products

• Terryberry Products

• Baudville Products

Recognition White Papers

• Employee Lifetime Value Whitepaper (adapted from Recognition Professional International)

• Day to Day Recognition Whitepaper (adapted from Baudville)

Web Resources

• Recognition Professionals International
  A professional organization for workforce recognition that provides recognition education and innovation.

• Real Recognition Radio
  The show that is all about building relationships, inspiring greatness, and creating a workplace where people can thrive.

• Nelson Motivation Inc.
  Bob Nelson is one of the leading speakers/authors on employee motivation and recognition; his web site has some articles and a list of his books.  

• The Forum
  Research, develop and share knowledge about communications, motivation and management so that businesses can better design, implement and manage people-based initiatives inside and outside an organization.

• Terryberry
  A company that specialized in helping organizations worldwide develop cost-effective recognition programs.

Books

• 1501 Ways to Reward Employees (2012)
  Author: Dr. Bob Nelson
  This book covers low cost and no cost ideas, best practices, latest trends, proven strategies and ways to motivate the Millennial generation.

• Make Their Day! - Employee Recognition That Works (2003)
  Author: Cindy Ventrice
  This is a great resource; addresses many of the common challenges inherent in developing a successful recognition program.  

• The Carrot Series, By Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton

• 365 Ways to motivate and reward your employees every day: With little or No Money, By Dianna Podmoroff

• First, Break All the Rules, By Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman

For more information about GW Recognition Programs, please contact us at 202-994-6551 or yourlife@gwu.edu.

 

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